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Heart diseases in Saudi Arabia have become one of the top-most reasons for death. If we consider deaths related to only thoracic aneurysms, the ratio has increased by almost 16 percent from past few decades. According to a recent study conducted by Global Burden of Disease (GBD), high blood pressure, tobacco consumption, habit of smoking, and overexposure to substances like lead are the leading risk factors for development of thoracic aneurysms in Saudi Arabia. Hospitals in Saudi Arabia charge a large sum for treatment of thoracic aneurysms which is not feasible for common man. Such Saudi patients may opt for medical tourism in other nations such as India for availing aortic aneurysm repair surgery at reasonable costs.

Small thoracic aneurysms can be effectively managed by medications. However, large-sized aneurysms need a surgical solution in order to prevent them from rupturing. The following list gives out the two major types of aortic aneurysm repair surgery.

Open Heart Surgery – Open heart surgery is considered to be a golden standard for repairing thoracic aneurysms. During this procedure, patients are given general anesthesia which makes them sleepy and minimizes discomfort and uneasiness throughout the operation. Respective cardiac surgeons make a long incision in order to reach the affected aorta. After that, they carefully remove damaged area and place a synthetic or artificial graft in its place. They fix the graft properly to avoid any leakage and close the incision. This step marks the completion of open heart surgery.

Endovascular Surgery (EVAR) – EVAR is a minimally invasive surgical procedure which can be performed to treat thoracic aneurysms. Respective doctors perform EVAR procedure by making small incisions in groin region of patients. Respective cardiac surgeons insert sophisticated thin and long medical devices into groin in order to access bulging aorta. In most cases, a tool called as ‘catheter’ is used to serve the purpose. Catheter contains a camera on its edge that can help doctors view internal details. In this way, doctors thread a mesh support with the help of catheter for repairing the underlying aneurysm.

Doctors are likely to recommend suitable surgery according to requirement and general health of patients for getting best outcomes.

Apart from being an incredibly beautiful country, India has become the most-loved cardiac care destination across Saudi Arabia. This country has a massive range of super-specialty hospitals that strictly follow international protocols for maintaining safety and good health condition of patients. Most of the cardiac surgeons practicing in India are extremely talented and well-qualified. They are renowned for providing best results following minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India. In addition to that, cost of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India is very affordable as compared to Saudi Arabia. Saudi patients can easily save up to seventy percent of their hard-earned money without compromising on quality of treatments by opting for medical tourism from Saudi Arabia to India.